I've lost in a row. I'm going to win back-to-back games at home… It's not a lie, there are two strong favourites
Apr 18, 2025
|
It also gave a strong message to the team, and it worked to call up young blood such as Shim Jae-hoon and Lee Chang-yong and include them in the lineup immediately.
The team responded. Ace Won Tae-in did his best to block LG's active volcano lineup with one run in six innings. Central hitters such as Diaz Koo Ja-wook and Kang Min-ho burst a shot at a critical moment. Shim Jae-hoon also moved actively without being rigid even though he made his debut. It led to a 6-3 victory.
|
"Won Tae-in also played the role of ace to break the losing streak. It must have been more burdensome than usual, but he threw his ball well without disturbing the pace. Shim Jae-hoon is impressive as he played calmly even though he was a rookie. It played a role of 200 percent of the expectations. The batters who had to hit did their part, so they were able to bring the flow of the game. Diaz's come-from-behind home run and Kang Min-ho's timely hit completely saved the dugout atmosphere.
The late-night Daegu Lee Dong-gil, who went up after sharing lunch boxes, became more comfortable.
Samsung will play a three-game series against KIA during the week following a classic series against Lotte on the weekend at home.
After one win and four losses, five consecutive away games, he stepped on the Lions Park 'Promised Land'. Coach Park also expressed hope. He promised to fans who have been frustrated so far that `Since we have lost consecutive games, we will prepare well to continue winning consecutive games at our home stadium from the next game.'
A winning streak after losing consecutively? It's not a pretense. There are elements of hope.
First, it is a six-game home series that fits when the batting cycle hits the bottom and goes up.
At the psychologically comfortable Lions Park, you can give a greater boost with the enthusiastic support of home fans. Samsung is a picky eater. He has a team batting average of 0.294 in 11 home games and 20 out of 22 home runs in the team. His batting average in 10 away games is only .219 with two home runs.
|
Offensive frontman Kim Ji-chan and Hack Reyes of the starting mound are set to return after shaking off injuries.
Kim Ji-chan is scheduled to play in the match against Lotte in Daegu on the 20th and Reyes in the match against KIA in Daegu on the 24th.
Samsung manager Park Jin-man said, `Ji-chan is preparing smoothly now. The entry date is Sunday, and so far, there's no problem, so I'm planning to call up on Sunday." As for Reyes "I've been accompanied since Suwon"So far, the plan is going to be in the rotation right after 10 days. It's only the 10th day on Thursday, so we're preparing for that date."
Kim Ji-chan was canceled on the 10th due to hamstring pain and has been taking a break. Reyes struck early against KT on the 13th with seven hits and five runs in two innings. The most sluggish game this season. It turned out that my shoulder hurt. Reyes, who was canceled the next day, on the 14th, accompanied the team all the way to Jamsil.
At the time, Samsung felt pain in its right shoulder during the game. Hospital scrutiny found inflammation in the front of the shoulder. It's not a relatively big injury, not a back one. It is expected that he will be able to return after taking 10 days off."
When Kim Ji-chan returns to the leadoff, the balance itself of Samsung's batters will change. Lee Jae-hyun, who has played the role of a top hitter in the absence of Kim Ji-chan, can also ease the burden. If fast-paced Shim Jae-hoon and Kim Sung-yoon are placed side by side on No. 8 and 9, the 'land Trio' connected to No. 1 Kim Ji-chan can shake the opponent's defense. The center batting line, which is connected to No. 2 Lee Jae-hyun's link to Koo Ja-wook, Kang Min-ho and Diaz Park Byung-ho, can also receive strength.
Reyes' return to the starting lineup, which Won Tae-in is struggling with even afterwards.
Since he is a starting pitcher who can withstand long innings, he is expected to greatly reduce the burden of the bullpen. Reyes was cruising with two runs and a 1.50 ERA in 12 innings in the previous two games except for the KT match on the 13th, when his shoulder was shaky in the beginning.
|
|
If Lee Seung-hyun holds out well for more than five innings and there is no emergency deployment of left-hander Lee Seung-min, Lee Seung-min will start on the 19th. If Lee Seung-min's card is used in advance, Kim Dae-ho will be called up and started in the Futures League.
It is expected that the first two games will be successful after the rebound.
Ace Furado will play against Lotte on the 20th. He played 105 pitches in seven innings against LG in Jamsil on the 15th, which was Tuesday, causing concern about taking the mound twice a week, but he conveyed his intention not to worry, saying "The rotation on the 4th is convenient."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
